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Fombrauge 2008

St Emilion, Grand Cru

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Tasting Notes

Composed of 77% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, the soft, silky, up-front, plush 2008 exhibits a dark plum/garnet hue along with seductive aromas of red and black fruits, damp earth, charcoal and roasted herbs. Consume it over the next 7-8 years.

Score: 87

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2011-2019 03 May 2011

The largest vineyard in St.-Emilion had surprisingly good yields of 38 hectoliters per hectare (low by the standards of recent top vintages). The final blend was 77% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine was aged in 55% new oak, and it tips the scales at 14% natural alcohol, which is slightly higher than the 2005. Made with minimal intervention (gravity flow, manual punching down a la Burgundy), it is a showy, dense ruby/purple-hued effort with sweet tannin, medium to full body, some unresolved smoky oak, blueberries, black fruits, and a hint of ink. This pure, attractive 2008 should drink well young, and evolve for 10-12 years

Score: 90 - 92

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2009 - 2021 30 April 2009

This has layers of crushed plum, red currant and raspberry fruit, along with a juicy, briary edge and good minerality stretching out the herb-tinged finish. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2013. 13,330 cases made.

Score: 88 - 91

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2011-2013 01 January 2011

Deep crimson. Richly boosted to ripeness. Lots of acidity though. Not very easy to taste because of the elevated acidity. Very dry finish. Awkward.

Score: 15

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2013-18 14 May 2009